We are going to discuss how long certain drugs can be detected through drug screening.  Not all drugs have the same detection time and depending on things like your metabolism and your body weight and how often and how long you have been using certain substances the drug detection times vary.

We’ll start off with the most common and the drug that stays in your system the longest: marijuana.  Since marijuana is a natural substance, our bodies don’t reject it like it would some manufactured toxins like prescription drugs or cocaine or methamphetamine.

The THC molecules adhere to our fat cells and in order to release the THC and remove it from the body we have to burn fat cells.  That is why it is always good to keep up with a regular exercise regimen so you don’t have a huge toxin build up.  Smoking pot may encourage you to sit on the couch and watch cartoons or play video games but it would behoove you to take a walk or jog to burn off some of the fat cells. The munchies don’t help matters either.

THC is similar to that stoner on the couch at the party who does not realize that it is three o’clock in the morning and you want him to leave so you can go to bed.  It does not leave quickly or willingly.

Generally, a one time use of marijuana can be detected in the urine for about a week maybe two weeks depending on your body weight.  The heavier you are then the longer it will stay in your system.  If you are a regular smoker and have been smoking consistently for months or years, then it may take anywhere from eleven to fourteen weeks to clear the THC metabolites out of your system.  (To Be Continued)